Nicky Styris, née Walker, is a New Zealand sports presenter, reporter, and a former competitive trampolinist. She was a history and physical education teacher before becoming a journalist. The Newshub sports presenter was runner-up in the 1989 Miss New Zealand competition. She is married to former Black Caps all-rounder Scott Styris and a mother of…
TJ Perenara (born 23 January 1992), real name Thomas Tekanapu Rawakata Perenara, is a professional New Zealand rugby union player. He plays for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and Wellington in the Bunnings NPC. He is also in the All Blacks, the national team of New Zealand. The livewire halfback became the highest try scorer…
Gemma McCaw (born 2 May 1990) is a New Zealand field hockey player. She has played over 200 tests for the Black Sticks since 2008. McCaw played in the team in London in 2012 and at the 2010 Delhi and 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. She went to the Beijing Olympics in 2008 Gemma McCaw Gemma…
Barbara Dreaver is a Kiribati-born New Zealand broadcaster. She is best known for working as TVNZ’s Pacific correspondent for over 18 years. With many years of covering Pacific issues, Barbara Dreaver has reported on innumerable stories from islands. She has always been passionate about the Pacific Islands. Barbara Dreaver As a Journalist of over 30 years,…
 Matiu Walters (born 13 April 1987) is a New Zealand singer, guitarist, and vocalist. He is a member of the band Six60, known for the singles Only to Be and Don’t Forget Your Roots. As a band, they dropped their first album in 2011. The band performed at sold-out stadiums throughout New Zealand in February 2020. The…
Scotty Stevenson is a New Zealand sports broadcaster, writer, and author. He works as a commentator and reporter for TVNZ and Spark Sport. He has covered reports on sporting events – the Olympic Games and Olympic Winter Games. Stevenson launched a joint role with TVNZ and Spark, leading the coverage of the Rugby World Cup 2019 from Japan. He is…
Kate Sylvester is a New Zealand fashion designer. She is best known for her namesake label. She combines sportswear, lingerie, and traditional tailoring. It is one of the most iconic brands in the country and has contributed to establishing the local industry. Her label was launched as Sister in 1993 but changed to Kate Sylvester…
 Nigel Latta (born 1967) is a New Zealand psychologist and author. He is best known as the host of the television show Beyond The Darklands and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Teenagers. Prominent psychologist Nigel has been in private practice for over seventeen years. He has worked with thousands of families and consults with many…
 Hilary Barry (born 4 December 1969) is a New Zealand journalist and television personality. She is the co-host of Seven Sharp alongside media personality Jeremy Wells on TVNZ 1. Barry won votes as the most popular television personality at the Qantas Media Awards. She was a full-time appointee as a newsreader at 6 pm with…
Wilhelmina Shrimpton (born 29 April 1990) is a New Zealand journalist and MC. She has worked across various newsrooms on TV, radio, and digital platforms for over 15 years. The 34-year-old cemented her journalism credentials while working with Today FM. She has also produced her weekly podcast, The Core, investigating issues of the day. Wilhelmina…